Latest News About Bilgi Üniversitesi Resmi Gazete

Here’s what I can share right away: there have been multiple reports in Turkish media about Bilgi University (Istanbul Bilgi University) having its operating license withdrawn, effective May 2026, with official notices published in the Official Gazette (Resmi Gazete). Some outlets explicitly state that a trustee was appointed to the founding foundation and that the university’s educational activities were terminated or suspended.[1][2][4][5][6]

Key points you might want to know

• Official publication: Several outlets note that the decision was published in the Official Gazette on May 22, 2026, and references a provision of the Higher Education Law (2547) amended by its addendum 11, which authorizes such action when a trustee is appointed to the founding foundation.[5][1]
• Outcome for students and programs: Reports indicate that the university’s activity license was revoked and that the institution has been effectively closed, with mentions that related assurances or transitions may be handled by guarantor or successor structures. The exact mechanism (e.g., transfer of students to other institutions or programs) is described differently across sources.[6][1][5]
• Context: The nucleus of the news involves a government action against the university tied to a broader scrutiny or investigation of the Can Holding group, and the establishment of a trustee to the founding foundation prior to the license revocation.[3][1]

Cited sources for the above

• “Resmi Gazete'de yayımlandı! Bilgi Üniversitesi'nin faaliyet izni kaldırıldı” – Ahaber (May 21, 2026; noting the Official Gazette publication on May 22, 2026 and the trustee action).[1]
• “Bilgi Üniversitesi kapatıldı!” – Timeturk (May 21, 2026; summaries the license revocation following the Official Gazette).[2]
• “İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi'nin Faaliyet İzni Kaldırıldı” – SSBCrack News (May 20, 2026; mentions trustee appointment and license withdrawal per Official Gazette).[3]
• “Bilgi Üniversitesi Cumhurbaşkanı kararıyla kapatıldı” – Agos (May 21, 2026; references the official Gazette decision).[4]
• “Resmi Gazete yayımlandı: Bilgi Üniversitesi'nin faaliyet izni kaldırıldı” – BirGün (May 21, 2026; official notice and legal basis).[5]
• “Resmi Gazete'de yayınlandı: Bilgi Üniversitesi kapatıldı” – Iz gazete (May 21, 2026; reiterates presidential decision and revocation).[6]

If you’d like, I can:

• Compile a concise timeline of events and the official language used in the Official Gazette entry.
• Compare how different outlets describe the next steps for current students and staff.
• Look up any official statements from Bilgi Üniversitesi or YÖK (the Turkish Higher Education Council) to provide their perspective.